<description>&lt;img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/78/ca/a4/downinthevalleypod/3000x3000_14825618.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the beginning of this year my Grandpa was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Upon finding out that this would be the last year of his life, I gathered some recording equipment and drove to Ephraim, Utah to sit in his front room and record the stories and learnings of his life so we could forever cherish it in his own words, in his own voice. For the last episode of Down in the Valley, I am honored to share with you some of my favorite stories of my Grandpa's life. I hope you enjoy this final episode with my Grandpa's silly humor, funny jokes, tender voice, and strong and steady strength. Rest in Peace Grandpa, you have forever changed us!</description>

At the beginning of this year my Grandpa was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Upon finding out that t...

At the beginning of this year my Grandpa was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Upon finding out that this would be the last year of his life, I gathered some recording equipment and drove to Ephraim, Utah to sit in his front room and record the stories and learnings of his life so we could forever cherish it in his own words, in his own voice. For the last episode of Down in the Valley, I am honored to share with you some of my favorite stories of my Grandpa's life. I hope you enjoy this final episode with my Grandpa's silly humor, funny jokes, tender voice, and strong and steady strength. Rest in Peace Grandpa, you have forever changed us!

Get me to the hospital

<description>&lt;img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/78/ca/a4/downinthevalleypod/3000x3000_14825618.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We know that death is part of life. But what about when it happens too soon?
In this episode you'll hear from Sue who has a very visceral relationship with death. From the loss a daughter in law who was a young mother, a grandchild who never took his first breath, a brother overcome by addiction, and parents who lived full, beautiful lives. She recounts her experiences and feelings, along with the beautiful wisdom that comes with heartbreak.  </description>

We know that death is part of life. But what about when it happens too soon?
In this episode you...

We know that death is part of life. But what about when it happens too soon?
In this episode you'll hear from Sue who has a very visceral relationship with death. From the loss a daughter in law who was a young mother, a grandchild who never took his first breath, a brother overcome by addiction, and parents who lived full, beautiful lives. She recounts her experiences and feelings, along with the beautiful wisdom that comes with heartbreak.  

Love is really strength

<description>&lt;img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/78/ca/a4/downinthevalleypod/3000x3000_14825618.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Immigration has played a key role in America, we are the melting pot, the American dream is sold all over the world, we cherish our freedoms here in the land of opportunity. 
In this episode, you'll meet MayEllis who is an immigrant to the U.S. from Venezuela. She shares her experience that brought her to the U.S., she talks about motherhood, mental health, as well as a pathway to citizenship and how that will positively impact humans globally as well as the economic benefits here in the United States. 
We hope you gain insight as you listen along as she reflects on her experience. </description>

Immigration has played a key role in America, we are the melting pot, the American dream is sold ...

Immigration has played a key role in America, we are the melting pot, the American dream is sold all over the world, we cherish our freedoms here in the land of opportunity. 
In this episode, you'll meet MayEllis who is an immigrant to the U.S. from Venezuela. She shares her experience that brought her to the U.S., she talks about motherhood, mental health, as well as a pathway to citizenship and how that will positively impact humans globally as well as the economic benefits here in the United States. 
We hope you gain insight as you listen along as she reflects on her experience. 

Just hold on, it'll get better

<description>&lt;img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/78/ca/a4/downinthevalleypod/3000x3000_14825618.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The nineteenth amendment was passed by congress in June 1919 ratified on August 18th 1920, granting women the right to vote. Utah had granted that right to women long before it was a national right, and even before statehood. In 1870, while still considered a Territory, Utah women were the first to cast ballots in the United States. Women finally had the power to cast a vote more than 140 years after the white, land owning male had been practicing using their voice through the ballot box. 
This conversation is meant to invite more women to the table. It can be uncomfortable and challenging to navigate, however, when we are brave enough to listen, and to use our voices for the good of our community, we can invoke the change we have been waiting for. </description>

The nineteenth amendment was passed by congress in June 1919 ratified on August 18th 1920, granti...

The nineteenth amendment was passed by congress in June 1919 ratified on August 18th 1920, granting women the right to vote. Utah had granted that right to women long before it was a national right, and even before statehood. In 1870, while still considered a Territory, Utah women were the first to cast ballots in the United States. Women finally had the power to cast a vote more than 140 years after the white, land owning male had been practicing using their voice through the ballot box. 
This conversation is meant to invite more women to the table. It can be uncomfortable and challenging to navigate, however, when we are brave enough to listen, and to use our voices for the good of our community, we can invoke the change we have been waiting for. 

Women and Politics

<description>&lt;img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/78/ca/a4/downinthevalleypod/3000x3000_14825618.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Earlier this week we heard from Dolly who recounted her childhood and challenges that shaped her. This episode is catching up to where she is today. She followed the pad that was set out for her! She arrived at a good career, a lot of money, notoriety in her job title. When she got to the top she looked around and realized this is not what she wanted at all! This part of her story is way too important to not share. We hope that you feel inspired as you listen to her walk us through this important decision she made and how that changed and brought peace to her life!</description>

Earlier this week we heard from Dolly who recounted her childhood and challenges that shaped her....

Earlier this week we heard from Dolly who recounted her childhood and challenges that shaped her. This episode is catching up to where she is today. She followed the pad that was set out for her! She arrived at a good career, a lot of money, notoriety in her job title. When she got to the top she looked around and realized this is not what she wanted at all! This part of her story is way too important to not share. We hope that you feel inspired as you listen to her walk us through this important decision she made and how that changed and brought peace to her life!

This is my chance

 Behind the headlines of our lives are untold stories. The circumstances that we think get in our way, are the very circumstances that allow us to realize who we are and where we are going. Join Kali and Carissa and listen in as they have brave and real conversations with people around Utah valley. 

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